Community Managers, Are You Ready for Fall?
Thursday, August 24
Yes, it's that time of year again! As we are one month away form the end of summer and the onset of fall, a manager has a lot to think about to prepare the community for the upcoming season. Here, we provide a checklist along with some tips that every manager can incorporate into their "fall to...
Creating a Communications Plan to Manage Your Residential Community
Thursday, June 15
Communications is an incredibly essential part of any business. When it comes to managing your residential community, you’ll most likely agree that it is a core part of your operations. Whether you are managing a condo, HOA, or multi-family units, you’ll want to integrate a strong communication...
How a Board Should Reach Out to New Members of the Community
Thursday, November 10
One of the most important things in a community is to make newcomers feel welcome. Not only does it make the new owners feel like they belong, it’s an important first step in making sure that there aren’t problems down the road.The best way to accomplish this is for the board to meet with the new...
Fun and Unique Social Events the HOA Can Plan
Wednesday, November 02
The best way to create a community in your condo association is to make the residents feel like a community. There are myriad ways to do this, but one of the best is to plan a fun and inclusive social event that everyone can enjoy.Most of the typical social events revolve around something specifi...
HOAs and the rise of Airbnbs
Thursday, October 20
In case you’ve been living under a rock, there’s a new alternative to traditional hotels and motels. It’s called an airbnb, and it’s catching on like no one could ever have predicted.In essence, someone who owns a property and is not using it – e.g., they’re on vacation or away at a business conf...
Having the Right Kinds of HOA Insurance
Wednesday, October 12
Insurance is just one of those things: you hate to pay for it when you don’t need it, but you’re incredibly grateful to have it when you do.Homeowners associations generally have quite a bit of insurance, and many of them have umbrella policies that cover them for just about any eventuality. This...